Monday, November 28, 2016

(Newport, RI)- The J/121 hull plug is taking shape at Symmetrix
Composite Tooling in Bristol, RI as the Poseidon 5-Axis milling machine
performs its first “pass” this week.

Next week the foam hull form, supported by its steel backbone frame,
will be reinforced with glass/epoxy before a thick epoxy milling paste
is applied over the hull surface. Once the milling paste is cured, the
Poseidon will perform a second and final precision machining operation
to take the hull to its final surface. This is followed by a multi-stage
sanding process to achieve 800 grit finish and a final buffing to a
mirror shine. Just in time for the Happy Holidays! One big 40 ft present
from Santa for passionate, offshore J/sailors! You can watch this fascinating process here on J/Boats YouTube page.
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